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Concussion Information and Form

Concussion Information Sheet
(Required to be signed by all parents and players)

A concussion is a brain injury and all brain injuries are serious. They are caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head, or by a blow to another part of the body with the force transmitted to the head. They can range from mild to severe and can disrupt the way the brain normally works. Even though most concussions are mild, all concussions are potentially serious and may result in complications including prolonged brain damage and death if not recognized and managed properly. In other words, even a “ding” or a bump on the head can be serious. You can’t see a concussion and most sports concussions occur without loss of consciousness. Signs and symptoms of concussion may show up right after the injury or can take hours or days to fully appear. If your child reports any symptoms of concussion, or if you notice the symptoms or signs of concussion yourself, seek medical attention right away.

Symptoms May include one or all of the following:
Headaches "Pressure in head" Nausea or Vomiting Neck Pain Balance Problems or dizziness Blurred, double, or fuzzy vision Sensitivity to light or noise Feeling sluggish or slowed down Feeling groggy or foggy Drowsiness Change in sleep patterns	Amnesia "I dont feel right" Fatigue or low energy Sadness Nervousness or anxiety Irritability More emotional Confusion Concentration or memory problems Repeating the same question/comment

What can happen if my child keeps on playing with a concussion or returns too soon?
Athletes with the signs and symptoms of concussion should be removed from play immediately. Continuing to play with the signs and symptoms of a concussion leaves the young athlete especially vulnerable to greater injury. There is an increased risk of significant damage from a concussion for a period of time after that concussion occurs, particularly if the athlete suffers another concussion before completely recovering from the first one. This can lead to prolonged recovery, or even to severe brain swelling (second impact syndrome) with devastating and even fatal consequences. It is well known that adolescent or teenage athlete will often under report symptoms of injuries. And concussions are no different. As a result, education of administrators, coaches, parents and students is the key for student athlete’s safety.

What should I do if my child has a possible concussion?
As a parent, if you think your child may have a concussion, you should:
1. Remove your child from play
2. Keep your child out of play the day of the injury. They should be seen by a health care provider and only return to play with permission from a health care provider who is experienced in evaluating for concussion
3. Ask your child's health care provider for written instructions on helping your child return to school.

Do not judge the severity of the injury yourself. Only a health care provider should access a child for a possible concussion. Concussion signs and symptoms often show up soon after the injury. But you may not know how serious the concussion is at first, and some symptoms may not show up for hours or days.

The brain needs time to heal after a concussion. A child's return to school and sports should be a gradual process that is carefully managed and monitored by a health care provider.

To learn more, go to the CDC.GOV Website

Another helpful link is Little League Concussions in Youth Athletes